Wednesday, August 6, 2014

I've been through those times before. You know the ones. Where you hit a wall and either have no idea where to go next in your book, don't have the motivation to finish and just want to start a new project, or need to take a break from writing all together because you just aren't feeling it.

I'm going through that now. Where all I want to do is work on the book I'm excited about, NOT the one I HAVE to write with a tight deadline and no desire to do it. But I have to, because it's my JOB. And did I mention tight deadline?

I have to constantly tell myself: Butt in chair, Ilima. Butt in chair! I've decided to take it one day at a time. I WILL do this.

How do you motivate yourself to keep going when you REALLY don't want to?

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I guess if you have a deadline it's important to get it done, but maybe give yourself just a little time each day to work on the new story that you're excited about. Maybe it will help keep you motivated and inspired to keep going.

Maybe try giving yourself a small treat or reward when you achieve a daily or weekly goal? Whether that's getting to work on the story you're excited about or a good piece of chocolate or watching favorite TV show. :)

I think for me, I *try* to remember my ultimate goals and how passionate about them I am… and I usually can feel a hint of that spark that can keep me going. But there are definitely periods of time where I can't do it at all…

Keep pushing, Ilima. So sorry for the tight deadline!!! But I believe in you!!!!!

my advice is to make it exciting again. brainstorm it with someone even if you have all the plot and characters down. when they show excitement, it reminds you of your initial excitement. and also talking about it positively and updating us. that will make it more obligatory as you beat out writing goals if you choose that route too! I'm always here for ya to bounce around with!! butt bouncing in chair - what a vision!